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CoreNet Global Summits bring corporate real estate (CRE) professionals together from across and from all aspects of the profession.

Join in the vision of CoreNet Global as we continue to connect professionals, and the corporations they represent, worldwide through the offering of resources that help make CoreNet Global indispensable to the successful practice of corporate real estate.

CoreNet Global is an opinion leader in corporate real estate benchmarking, workplace and infrastructure management. Enhance your knowledge with resources like research papers, exclusive member survey reports and presentations from top speakers on hot industry topics. Members of CoreNet Global benefit from a wealth of research knowledge and resources.

CoreNet Global offers several ways for members to stay connected to the latest trends and news as it relates to corporate real estate (CRE). In an effort to stay connected to the latest information and CRE news, make sure you take advantage of all the offerings that are made available as part of your membership.

Join with CoreNet Global in our mission to advance the practice of corporate real estate through professional development opportunities, publications, research, conferences, and chapters and networking groups. Build life-long connections through interactions with like-minded professionals who are also looking for ways to gather and share corporate real estate knowledge.

Survey-based Research Initiatives

In conjunction with Strategic Gold Partners, CoreNet Global conducts a series of survey-based research initiatives. The research topics cover a wide-range of issues and trends facing today's corporate real estate professionals, such as workplace, change management, partnering with shared services, and location strategy. Conducting these Surveys allows CoreNet Global to create a body of corporate real estate research, allowing members to stay at the forefront of ongoing trends. Research findings are posted on the Knowledge Center, CoreNet Global's web-based knowledge repository.

Why should I take these surveys?

Survey takers, who share their information with us, are invited to exclusive webinars where subject matter experts present the Survey findings. Attendees get a first look at the results and have the opportunity to interact with the presenters during the Q&A sessions.

We respect your privacy, and as such, all survey responses are presented in aggregate form, and never tied to any individual or company. Any contact information you share is kept private, and only used to share results.

Membership is not required to take a survey. Knowledge Center Online. Click here for more information on becoming a member.

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2018 Survey-based Research

January 2018 - CoreNet Global & JLL – Technology Driving Digital Disruption in CRETechnology is one of the biggest disruptors for business worldwide. Corporate real estate (CRE) is not immune to the impact. How are CRE professionals navigating the constantly changing and shifting opportunities and challenges that technology can bring?Presentation SlidesWebinar Recording

January 2018 - CoreNet Global & Deloitte – Outsourcing in Corporate Real Estate SurveyThis survey looked at the primary drivers of CRE outsourcing and what criteria CRE end users/occupiers use when selecting strategic service providers. The survey also addressed contractual structures, including questions on pricing, service level agreements, and gain-sharing provisions. Further questions delved into bundling preferences, procurement, and how vendors are managed.

From the perspective of service providers, the survey looked at the challenges of working with corporate clients, what kinds of pricing strategies are used, and what the ideal term for an outsourcing contract is.Presentation SlidesWebinar Recording

February 2018 - CoreNet Global & Deloitte – Digital Workplace SurveyCorporate Real Estate (CRE) organizations and their key functional partners like IT and Security are increasingly recognizing the potential of digital, analytics, and cloud technologies in the workplace. A high degree of interdependency between digital technologies and the teams that manage them is driving an industry focus on integrated Digital Workplace Strategies. To better understand Digital Workplace trends, Deloitte Consulting LLP and CoreNet Global conducted a survey that garnered over 200 responses from CoreNet Global’s Corporate Partners.Survey ReportWebinar Recording

2017 Survey-based Research

December 2017 - CoreNet Global and FPL End user compensation survey reportAs a service to its Corporate Occupiers (End User members), CoreNet Global is pleased to present the 2017 CoreNet Global End User Compensation Survey. Sponsored by CoreNet Global and conducted by FPL Associates L.P., this survey is designed to provide internal corporate real estate (CRE) organization professionals with competitive compensation levels and current information regarding the design, features, and administration of compensation programs.Survey Report

October 2017 - CoreNet Global, ISS & Copenhagen Institute of Futures Studies: Promoting health and well-being in the workplace through best in class service experiences surveyThe aim of the survey was to derive insights into the future of health & well-being and the requirements it places on workplace services, technologies, and buildings by unfolding the latest trends and drivers that will shape customer health and well-being needs in the future towards 2020 and beyond.Presentation SlidesWebinar Recording

October 2017 - CoreNet Global and CBRE - Stress testing your CRE agility surveyToday’s industry leaders are pushing "business without boundaries". Across sectors and regions, top executives are in a race to maintain and grow market share amid rapidly changing realities of what, how, and where "work" is. They are focused on learning and integrating new and often disruptive operational norms across all areas of their business.

In support, many CRE organizations are seeking to incorporate trending themes of "collaboration, innovation, speed to market, asset-light, and failing fast." They are pursuing scalability in their teams, operations, and assets to meet the needs of transformative change within today’s HR and IT organizations. Presentation SlidesWebinar Recording

May 2017 – CoreNet Global and CBRE Global Occupier SurveyDo you wish you had more insight into the management strategies, operational benchmarks and workplace trends of your peers? Check out the results of our recent webinar and hear the insights from our survey with CBRE, which sought to understand and gather the views of corporate real estate occupiers from across the world! This survey was part of a larger annual study that compiled hundreds of responses from executives managing projects and portfolios, globally.Presentation slidesWebinar recording

April 2017 – CoreNet Global and Cushman & Wakefield Urbanization SurveyThis webinar revealed the results of our survey collaboration with Cushman & Wakefield on Urbanization. The survey sought to understand the motivations behind why corporations choose to either move to urban areas or choose to not move to urban areas. It also gave an insight into where respondents expect companies, millennials, and established professionals to live. Presentation slidesWebinar recording

April 2017 – CoreNet Global and Deloitte Performance Management in Corporate Real Estate SurveyThis webinar revealed the results of the Performance Management Survey conducted by CoreNet Global and Deloitte. In 2012 CoreNet Global and Deloitte conducted a Performance Management Survey of CRE leaders. The survey focused on current and future trends in performance measurement and management, and it generated insights for CoreNet Global membership and students in the MCR program. In 2016, we reprised the survey with the aim of exploring how CRE organizations are evolving their performance management capabilities and where challenges continue to limit organizational maturity. In addition, the survey delved into technology and data related practices and challenges for performance management, as well as the alignment of the CRE performance management program with broader business objectives.Presentation slidesWebinar recording

March 2017 - CoreNet Global and Steelcase Digital Privacy SurveySurvey collaboration with Steelcase and Radius Global Market Research. Data is power in today's age, and this adage applies to Corporate Real Estate and Facilities as well. In order to make the most impact and initiate strategies that will succeed, having the correct data is imperative. This webinar aimed to give a better understanding of what data is relevant and important to CRE professionals, how they gather that data, and the comfort level of employees, as this data is gathered. Presentation slidesWebinar recording

March 2017 - CoreNet Global and Cushman & Wakefield Coworking: Understanding the Ongoing Evolution SurveyIn recent years, co-working spaces have become increasingly prevalent across the globe. Through this webinar, you will get a better understanding of what the impetus behind the adaptation of co-working is. Furthermore, how does an organization's portfolio strategy influence the decision to include co-working as part of their workplace scheme, and how does location factor into this equation. Additionally, we will highlight what other factors influence this decision.Presentation slidesWebinar recordingSurvey report

March 2017 - CoreNet Global and ISS How to create a best-in-class workplace experience based on technology and services SurveySurvey collaboration with ISS and Copenhagen Institute of Future Studies.This presentation highlights insights into the future of service and especially Service Management by unfolding the latest trends and drivers that will shape customer standards, service standards, technology and input on what constitutes excellent service as we move towards 2020 and beyond.Presentation slidesWebinar recording

2016 Survey-based Research

December 2016 - CoreNet Global and FPL 2016 End User Compensation SurveyAs a service to its Corporate Occupiers (End User members), CoreNet Global is pleased to present the 2016 CoreNet Global End User Compensation Survey. Sponsored by CoreNet Global and conducted by FPL Associates L.P., this survey is designed to provide internal corporate real estate (CRE) organization professionals with competitive compensation levels and current information regarding the design, features, and administration of compensation programs. This year's survey received responses from 141 End User members, representing 129 organizations. We extend our sincere appreciation to all participants for providing valuable information.Presentation slidesWebinar recordingSurvey report

December 2016 - CoreNet Global and Sodexo Outsourcing in Facilities Management: 2011 / 2016 Survey Results & ComparisonDiscover emerging trends in cross-region and global FM services and identify techniques to increase control and visibility over local operations around the world.Presentation slidesWebinar recording

December 2016 - CoreNet Global and CBRE Corporate Real Estate & Facilities' (CRE&F's) Evolving Role in Supporting Employee Health and Wellness Initiatives SurveyThe goal of this survey was to analyze how CRE&F departments support employee health and wellness initiatives within their broader organizations.Presentation slidesWebinar recording

February 2016 – CoreNet Global and ISS Future of Outsourcing and Perspectives for Facility Management SurveySurvey collaboration with ISS and Copenhagen Institute of Future Studies. Moving beyond 2020, megatrends are reshaping outsourcing in several ways. New models of collaboration are emerging, and we are shifting towards business propositions rooted in relationships and outcomes, rather than transactions and inputs. The future of outsourcing will be characterized by a high degree of collaboration in order to boost global competitiveness. Outsourcing is evolving to accommodate new market needs and the growing complexity of the challenges that will continue to face businesses in the future. Organizations will be demanding more from Facility Management as they come to realize the strategic value of work, workforce and workplace in enabling organizational transformation. Presentation slides